Desk Report:
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has departed from Dhaka for Turkey to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31.
He left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight bound for Istanbul at approximately 7:30 AM today, Tuesday (November 10, 2026).
Accompanying the Prime Minister are his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, several cabinet members, political figures, senior government officials, and personal staff.
The Prime Minister will lead the Bangladesh delegation during this official visit, which spans from November 10 to 12. On November 12, he is scheduled to deliver a statement on behalf of Bangladesh during the plenary session of the COP31 summit, taking place in Antalya, Turkey.
In addition to his participation in the summit, the Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with various heads of state and government. These discussions are likely to focus on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade and investment, fostering mutual cooperation to address climate change, and exploring other issues of shared interest.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister may also hold a meeting with the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) during his visit.
